Hay Day DE5479 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #DACD81, estimated LRV 60 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Delicious from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dunn-Edwards · #DACD81 · DE5479
Hay Day
60%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Hay Day Technical Profile
HEX Code#DACD81
RGB218, 205, 129
Estimated LRV60.2
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandDunn-Edwards
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#DACE7B
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Colors That Work With Hay Day
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Hay Day
#DACD81
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3BA78
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Hay Day
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Hay Day Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Hay Day — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Hay Day have?
Hay Day by Dunn-Edwards has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Hay Day from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Hay Day are Golden Delicious by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Chartreuse by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Master Gardener by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Hay Day's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Hay Day?
Hay Day has a estimated lightness value of 60.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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